Taiwan

From picturesque towns and villages to modernist skyscrapers in a vibrant metropolis, Taiwan is a destination for people seeking inspiration and rejuvenation. Visitors can admire the splendour of Taroko Gorge, explore Alishan’s sea of clouds, and feel the progressive vibe in the upscale Taipei 101 building and its adjacent districts. Taipei's National Palace Museum has one of the world's largest and most significant collections of historical Chinese art and ancient artefacts, preserving many of the kind of priceless objects that were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution on the Chinese mainland. Your unique culinary experience in Taiwan will reshape your perspective on gourmet dining.

Capital : Taipei

Population: 23.3 million

Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Local Time: GMT + 8

Telephone Code: + 886

Electricity: 110 volts at 60 HZ AC. Flat two-pin plugs

Baggage Clearance: Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Taiwan. Exempt: baggage of transit passengers, which is cleared at the airport of final destination in or outside Taiwan, provided the onward flight is on the same calendar day.